Conophytum
Conophytumquaesitum

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum)
Species: quaesitum (kwae-es-EE-tum)

Synonym:Conophytum modestum

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum quaesitum

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum quartziticum

Synonym:Conophytum quartziticum

Synonym:Conophytum quaesitum subsp. quaesitum

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored